On Saturday 14th July, Waterford hosted the inaugural Kamhlaba Day, an arts, activities and food festival similar to what previously was called the Fete. The goal was to bring the Waterford community together to raise money for the school’s community service programme and, through preparing for the event, to help students develop planning, collaboration, and implementation skills. The school community, including alumni, parents, and friends, enjoyed the different food and art stalls that were erected on the school field. For many, the highlight was the music, featuring both student talent and well-known artists from around the country. Among the renowned Eswatini musicians who performed was Velemseni Ndzimandze (Eswatini, WK 05-10).

Dick & Enid Eyeington Soccer Tournament

The 10th Annual Dick and Enid Eyeington 7 a-side tournament on Saturday 21st July had a total of 24 teams, including five women’s teams. More alumni than ever before took part, and some had considerable success. Read more

Annual Careers Fair

The 11th Annual Careers Fair, held on 25th July at Mavuso Trade and Exhibition Centre in Manzini, was a huge success. Nearly ninety delegates participated, including the African Leadership University in Mauritius, University of Pretoria, University of Johannesburg from South Africa, and UNISWA, SCOT and Limkokwing from Eswatini. They were joined by employers representing a wide variety of professions, from music to medicine, finance to forestry, and design to diplomacy. Many Waterford alumni participated as representatives of their organisations. Read more

Permaculture Garden at Waterford

In line with its Green Policy and goal of being carbon neutral by 2020, Waterford has created a permaculture garden. Not only does this exciting project produce food that is consumed on campus, but it allows students to experience a circular economy: the food waste from the dining hall is fed into the bio-digester which in turn produces gas for the kitchen and fertilizer for the garden--keeping as much energy within the system as possible without increased external inputs. Read more

Tribute to Retiring GC Members

Waterford recently published a tribute to three Governing Council (GC) members who have retired after many years serving as school governors.

Alan Whiteside and Derek Blackman had their last GC meeting this month. Earlier in the year, another long-serving member Jeremy Lock retired. Read more about them and their historic connection to the school.

Phoenix Fund 2018

The Phoenix Fund 2018 was a major success. The target of E100,000 was exceeded.

The Phoenix Fund is a campaign in which Waterford’s Governing Council members, staff, students and current parents come together in a joint effort to further improve life on the campus, by realizing smaller, on campus projects, which are not covered by the school’s annual budget. Read more

Alumni Profiles

Giorgia Scribellito
(Italy, WK 99-00)

Giorgia (centre) with her friends

“WK played a role in my career path because it gave me a greater confidence in my writing. I used to write articles for WK magazine Tindzaba TaKamhlaba and also for United World and I really enjoyed it.” Read more

Eithan Kotkowski
(USA, WK 07-08)

“My inspiration to pursue a career in medicine stemmed from my time at Waterford, specifically working in the Community Service project headed by Carla Cabrita with the Baylor Pediatric HIV Clinic." Read more

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Events

WK Reunion in Eswatini
Date: August 24-26
Venue: Waterford campus

Last Chance to Register!

After a successful and very intimate reunion at UWC Robert Bosch College in Germany, we are now looking forward to the reunion in Eswatini. On August 24 - 26 Waterford will host the second 55th anniversary reunion on its campus.

Waterford alumni, especially those who used to sing in the school choir, are invited to come and celebrate the 9 years of Mr Samuel Wilkinson at Waterford. We will say goodbye with music and song. The concert will be held on August 1st starting at 7pm at the Michael Stern hall. Alumni who want to participate in the choir are invited to come at 4pm on the day for rehearsals.

Ekukhuleni Hostel Refurbishment Campaign

In the early days at Waterford, students helped to build the campus. Throughout the school's history, students helped to build many of the traditions, activities, and structures we have on campus today. As alumni, we are asking you to continue to help build the WK community by donating towards the refurbishment of one of WK’s oldest buildings, Ekukhuleni hostel. Click here to read more about the project.

We would like to recognize one alumnus who is doing just this. Jan Ledochowski (POL, WK 67-71) kindly made a generous donation towards the Ekukhuleni hostel refurbishment campaign after enjoying the 55th Anniversary Reunion at Robert Bosch College UWC. Thank you Jan, and thank you to the alumni who have already donated to this campaign. But we are still a long way off from reaching our goal. Please consider making your donation today.

Opportunities

Advancement Director

Waterford is currently looking for a new Director of Advancement who will work collaboratively to develop and implement the school’s advancement strategy.This role includes, among other things, managing the Advancement Office staff, creating effective communications across a variety of media to enhance relationships with the school's various stakeholders, and overseeing and supporting the school's fundraising efforts. If you or anyone you know is interested please have a look at the detailed job description.